Dreft: Toddler, Aveeno
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Dreft Detergent
Asked by Y.I. from Louisville
on January 22, 2008
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I have been washing my baby clothes with Dreft detergent. She has a very sensitive skin and develops eczema frequently. Could somebody recommend another detergent that...
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- I second (and third!) any response taht says to try a fragrance and dye free brand of detergent. What really workd for my son was to switch detergent, dryer sheets (B...
- I don't know how much Dreft costs but I've been using Seventh Generation Baby detergent. It is totally fragrance free and has a petroleum free(ie vegetable based)formu...
- Any "free" detergent is just is good, if not better. My kids were sensitive and I used Tide Free most of the time and All Free some of the time. Even Arm and Hammer h...
How Long on Dreft???
Asked by C.B. from Denver
on March 16, 2009
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When do I stop washing my daughter's clothes with Dreft? She is about to turn two and has never showed any allergic reaction to regular detergent. When have you all stop?
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- I only used Dreft with my first daughter but it was only one bottle's worth. I just thought I would try regular detergent and it didn't bother her at all so that was i...
- I stopped my first child at about 14 months and my second child never had clothes washed in Dreft. I chose to use "Green" products at that point. They are biodegradabl...
- It has been argued that detergents like Dreft are not necessary as long as the clothes are rinsed well from the time a baby is born. (That is as long as the child had...
21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on February 17, 2008
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My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & john...
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- I have a 3year old daughter that has had dry skin for almost 2 years. She has dry rashes that come up on her and I have tried everything on her. I have found that pet...
- K. and any other mother reading this message. It is commom for children to get excema, but the things we use on our childrens skin can and does effect the outcome. B...
- I've had the same problem with my 8 month old son since birth. What has worked for me is Aveeno bath wash. I also use Cetaphil lotion everyday. On the areas that ha...
14 Month Old with Excema and Psoriasis
Asked by K.H. from Portland
on August 4, 2008
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Hi, my almost 14 month old son has been having major skin issues since about April when I slowly started to wean him. It started out as excema behind the knees which ...
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- First of all let me say I am sorry you lil one is having to experience this but with his mommy's help I am sure everything will be great for both of you. Stay strong ...
- In addition to what everyone seems to be saying (clear & free detergent, cetaphyl soap, cortizone or oatmeal, checking the diet, etc), I would like to suggest aquaphor...
- First off about me. I am a very famous healer internationally known and the author of several books in dozens of languages about healing. I too had eczema as a...
20 Month Old Son Has Odd Rash
Asked by C.V. from Miami
on October 24, 2008
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Hi all, I hope you can help. My son is covered in little tiny bumps. They aren't red, you can only see them in the light but they are making his skin rough. They ar...
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- I've had something similar all my 57 years on my upperarms and since they don't bother me I don't worry about them. Call a dermatoligist (skin) If allergy starting t...
- Have you looked into keritosis polaris (spelling?) or baby acne? Sounds like one of those, but I'm sure not a dermatologist... I do have KP, but none of my children h...
- It does sound like excema, 2 of my boys had it. I used the Aveeno/Aquaphor stuff and it never worked very well on my boys. This did. Put baby oil in his bath water,...
Eczema in 8 Month Old
Asked by I.P. from Columbus
on October 23, 2006
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We found out my son had eczema when he was 7 weeks old hes now 8 months old and its not getting better.I have tried everything his doctor has told me to do(i only use ...
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- I will let you know that my son was put on Elidel at a very early age also. The cream does help alot. He has never once complained/cried when I apply it. He will be 3 ...
- My baby had eczema really bad when she was about 3-6 months old. A friend of mine told me to not give her a bath for 10-14 days and to only apply Baby Aveno or any ot...
- I am going to bet you $100 your child has food allergies. Been there, done that. I also have a nephew who was treated for his horrid eczema by a dermatologist and to n...
3 Month Old Scratching Face
Asked by R.H. from Boston
on June 2, 2008
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My little one is always rubbing/scratching her face. Whenever I hold her she rubs her face in my shirt and then breaks out in a red rash. We have washed everything in ...
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- We had the same problem. Could be eczema... also... try washing everything in detergent that is perfume and dye free (Dreft is not) like All Free or 7th Generation. ...
- Hi R., Sounds like she has a food allergy. My son who is now 5 had developed allergies when he was just a couple months old. My suggestion is to speak to your pediatr...
- I use to have that problem until I switched my laundry detergent and lotions etc. I would love to share what products I use now. You call me or check out this website...
Exzema/dry Skin on My 22 Month Old
Asked by L.S. from Seattle
on March 4, 2008
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my daughter has dry skin all over. Drier patches on her elbows and the back of her arms, her thighs and calves. She scratches her tummy and her upper and lower back ...
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- I grew up with horrible eczema all over too. The cortizone barely helped at all. The best things I have found over the years is using Dove sensitive skin soap for wash...
- Our 27 month old has eczema and one thing the doc has us do which seems to help is as soon as she gets out of the bath tub while she's still damp is to cover her in ba...
- We have had a lot of success with the Fish oil supplements that you are thinking of. OUr boy has exzema and we have given DHA for kids to him (strawberry flavored) si...
I Have a 4 Month Old Baby with Eczema
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on December 24, 2007
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My 4 month old baby has eczema. No matter what I use, it doesn't seem to take it away. It always comes back and when it flares up it is really bad. He will scratch hi...
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- Hi S., I have a business partner who had the same issue with her 5 month old. None of the things the doctor suggested helped. She found out through a friend about T...
- S. - I know this may sound strange but coconut oil could really work. My brother -in-law has had problems with eczema and other skin rashes for years. I heard abo...
- My daughter has eczema and we always used oatmeal baths and aquafor and that was able to keep it at bay. For the real bad flare ups the doctor has her on Aclovate.
1 Year Old with Eczema and a Peanut Allergy
Asked by H.P. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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I have a 1 year old son who has had severe eczema since birth. 3 months ago he had a severe allergic reaction to what we believe to have been a peanut. I took him to...
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- The cracked skin is definitely eczema. A peanut allergy would involve breathing problems. When I smell peanuts I get physically sick and find it hard to breathe. Wh...
- Eczema can flare up because of allergies. The only way to tell if it is allergy-related without having him tested (he seems too young yet) is to eliminate foods from ...
- YOu may want to try calling an allergist to see if they will see him this young. Try seeing one at children's memorial. They have satellite offices if different suburb...
